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Newspaper

Athens Messenger

Location

Athens, Ohio, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1929

Page

3

Nelsonville Mine Leaders Discuss Mechanical Coal Loading

In Nelsonville on January 26 1923 1924 1925 1926 and 1927 new coal loading machines expanded nationwide production figures and a growing mechanical leadership in mining. A. W. Seabright instructor outlined methods and machine types using stereoptical views and diagrams noting Ohio lags behind other states. The talk warned the shift to machinery is irreversible and must be faced.

Nelsonville Jan United States A. W. Seabright Seabright Ohio West Virginia Indiana Illinois Cadiz Orient Frankfort Titines Stabright Belives

Edington Hill Meeting and Bell Family funeral plans

Edington Hill and his daughter Mrs Cilrabeth Hill Bell along with Dr EE Bell attend a three day meeting of the Mercantile Institute in Nel Templar Masons. James HII, the couple’s only son, died in 1912. funeral services will be held at the family home with burial in the Mausoleum at Greenlawn.

Edington Hill Cilrabeth Hill Bell EE Bell James Hii Griest Chants Institute Nel- Templar Masons Mer Greenlawn Chants’ Institute of Chicago Canada

Willys-Knight and Whippet Agencies Sold in Athens

Sale of the Willys-Knight and Whippet agencies in Athens by L B McCune to A D Phillips was announced Saturday. Both the Hudson-Essex agency of Phillips and the Willys-Knight-Whippet agency of the McCune Company will be managed by Bir Phillips. The sale was made so McCune could devote more time to his accessory business on West Ungel Street.

Willys-Knight and Whippet Athens L. B. McCune McCune Mutor Sales Company A. D. Phillips Phillips Motor Car Company Hudson-Essex Wilys-Knight-Whippet McCune Company Bir. Phillips Waa McCune West Ungel Street

Miss Eva McGill Dies at Athens County Hospital

Miss Eva McGill, 69, died of tuberculosis at Athena State Hospital Thursday night. Born in Alexander Township, she lived much of her life in Athens County amid a pioneer McGill family. Survived by brother E G McGill of Washington DC and sister Mrs Levanta Craig of Oklahoma City. a late sister was wife of William Johnson of Athens. Funeral Sunday at 2:30 PM at Hebbartsville Church with burial in Hebbardsville Cemetery.

Athena State Hospital Miss McGill Alexander Township Athens County Elijah Andatherine McGill E.G. McGil Washington, D. C Levanta Craig Oklahoma City Oklahoma William Johnson Athens Hebbartsville Church Hebbardsville Tete Mtene Misa Eva McGill Ral

Faithful Workers Class Hosts Fort Street Study Evenings

Mrs John Riley and others hosted the Faithful Workers Class of the Methodist Sunday School at Fort Street home. Devotional led by Mrs Evans, officers elected for the new year, luncheon served to many members, sewing party planned, and a Women’s Relief Corps meeting announced with initiation.

S&s Alex Dalley Methodist Church Ashton Avenue Charles Monks Kirs George Evans Jesus Mary Vans Hattie Gilbert Besse Higgins Bertha Nelson Nelle O'Dell Margaret Riley Clara Potts Danny Wiliams Cora, Davis Chas. Monks Louise Pearce Cosmopolitan Club Harry Emerson Fosdick John Herrold John Riley George Evans Thomas Spencer Frank Neikirk Methodist Sunday School Fort Street Evans C. W. Hoffmen Prank Neikirk Murphy Dun Kreppel Adda Neilairk C. G . Isteppel Josephine Murphy Mra W H H. Cox Willard Bartoe Havery Bunton Perce Raine Stella Betts

Merchants Institute To Be Held In Chicago and Nelsonville

Chicago merchants plan a Better Business Institute February 4 to 6 led by J W Griest of the Retail Merchants Institute Chicago. The event targets business managers and employees with public sessions, while Nelsonville hosts a January 26 parent teacher meeting and local club activities with social and donation funds detailed for several church and school groups.

Merchants Institute Better Business Institute J W. Griest Retail Merchants Institute Chicago Griest Aice States Canada Nelsonville EMI Central School Oliver Devol Oril Griffin Rulon

Young People to Have Charge at Presbyterian Church

In Nelsonville on January 2, the Presbyterian Church youth will lead the 7:30 p.m. service. Tom Sheppard remains in charge, Mac Barrett covers high school youth activities, and Helen Jackson speaks on missionary interests. Special music features Endeavor societies with an organ piano duet by Louise Rice and Helen Jackson.

Nelsonville Jan Persbyterian Church Tom Sheppard Mac Bartrett Helen Jackson Eiizabeth Evans

Teacher Weds George Brady and Lenna Whitmore in Nelsonville

George W. Brady a 26 year old rural mail carrier of Nelsonville marries Lenna E Whitmore a 23 year old teacher from Buettel. The wedding took place at St Marys in Wiva January 24 with Rev T A Martin officiating. They will reside in Nelsonville.

Nelsonville George W. Brady Lenna E. Whitmore Buettel St. Marys T. A. Martin Church of Christ Netsomville

Local Health and Social Visits in Shade WADE

Mrs Vienna Kicey sick Tuesday night but improved. Dr Phillips attended. Worthington Giehl recovered enough to return to school after weeks of illness. Mrs Dena Van Nest visited Mrs E E Browning. Fred Biehl and daughter Nita visited Leo Suni porn. Roy Goldsberry called on Jerseyville relatives. Miss Santa Ziggaroes stayed with Mrs Vienna Kelly who has been ill. A group visited Mrs Kelly. Velma Flanders unable to return to school. Various social calls paid to Mrs Vienna Kelley on Wednesday by multiple neighbors.

Vienna Kelly Pearl Smith Howard Flanders Misa Velma Flanders Vienna Kelley Browning S J. Smith Biech Colburn Mra. Hope Sylvian Ziggarous Sether Harris Doris Smith

Epworth League Plan Highlighted at Nelsonville M E Church

A special Epworth League program at M E Church Nelsonville Sunday at 6 features song service orchestra music and colored stereoptican pictures. Young people without other obligations are invited. The issue includes a note on the Interview Plan to help students with personal problems through guided discussions and expert mentors.

Nelsonville Epworth League M. E

Mars Griffin Hurt In Nelsonville Hospital Transfer

Mars Griffin six twenty six of Mr and Mrs Griffin of Jobs was removed Saturday to the St Frange Hospital Columbus suffering a broken leg incurred while playing at his home. His mother accompanied him to the hospital. Funeral arrangements follow as Pythian Sisters to meet at Knights of Pythias Hall Sunday at 1 30 to attend the funeral of Mrs Sam Longer. Mrs Ed McGlone Petersburg Indiane called here by death of her sister Men fem Longtey. Mr and Mrs EH Fuller Columbus were Nelsonville visitors yesterday.

Eastern Star Nelsonville the Order of the Eastern Star Sam Longley Sam Hantey Som Jona Alot Columbus Willeet Jaisters Gay Aumiller Misa Pamhetan E. M. Poston Hoya Huscos Columbus Londa McBride Howard Wallace Hylter Breenrod Philo George Steinrod Adena Willard Balton& Ute Patricia Lon Dayton Walter Floto Stenbentiley W. H. Hyde Dorothy Vorhes Josephine Porter Cizroly Grail Daughtey Mt Clemens Michigan Mars Elsonville Pythian Sisters Knights of Pythias Hell Sam Longer Ed McGlone Petersburg EH. R. Fuller

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